Between Two Kings (Split or Swallow, #2)

by Lindsay Straube

Tem pictured Caspen with a man. It turned her on.

Don’t you dare give me this bait after writing a spicy scene with him and another man WITHOUT IT BEING CANNON, I am still so bitter

He had his father’s cock:

What a fucking shocking sentence to read, lmao 😂

“It is not such a bad thing, Temperance,” she murmured. “To have two men fall at your feet.”

Every custom that directly railed against her human side was a mortal insult to the basilisks if she refused. There was no neutrality here, no way to stay in the middle. She was always choosing a side.

“How can you always think the best of me?” “Because you are the best of me,” he said simply.

If Tem had her way, Caspen would fuck her in front of the driver. That was all that mattered to her: being seen. Being perceived.

Am I crazy or wasn’t she kinda uncomfortable with fucking in front of people like ten pages ago?

She should watch her tongue. Or I shall remove it. Caspen. You can’t hurt her. She’s the queen. Caspen turned to her, looking straight into her eyes. You are the only queen I answer to.

Tem rolled her eyes. She would not be baited into pretending she was unlike most women. She was just like most women;

Suddenly, Tem understood. Now that Leo was accompanying her, Caspen was not.

This snake is becoming a TRASH MAN

Tem was a little tired of being told that the inconveniences in her life were an honor. None of this felt like an honor. It felt like an enormous, insurmountable annoyance.

“I’m afraid.” “Of what?” But there were no words to describe it. Tem was afraid of so many things.

All the suspicion Tem had harbored for so long was finally laid bare. Lilly had tried to tell her. Maximus had tried to tell her. But it took hearing it from Evelyn’s mouth for her to actually believe it was true.

Tem you stupid, cowardly motherfucker

But Caspen was already turning to go. Tem grabbed his arm, pulling him back. “You can’t just leave me.” He placed his hands over hers. “I will never leave you, Tem.”

Half the damn book was you being absent, what are you TALKING ABOUT??

Tem knew they would go quickly later. For now, she went slow,

Uhh, mountain falling down around you?? You’re literally being attacked?? NOW is the time to go fast you fucking dipshit

It has been the greatest honor of my life to love you. I only hope I was worthy of your love in return.